The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-03-23
4 Hundred Good Things from Green
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GREENWOOD, S. c., March Is, i

! GREENWOOD, s. c., March 10, 1887.
| Tho rapid fall of temperature on yesterday
caused grave apprchensionS in the minds OF
early gardeners. The fruit crop VIII aS9
doubtless be damaged by the present coia
spell. ., .,,. ,,,o
ever saw. If he has sorrows he does not re-
veal them to others. Although he is some'
ii les rash and determined, he always wears
| Il smile.
Last Sabbath was a lovely day and no one
could plead plausible excuse for non-attend-
ance at church. The result was an unusually
large congregation at the Methodist church
where u most excellent sermon was prcacncd
| by the Rev. Mr.. Auld.
| Rev. G. ii. Carter has re-organized the choir
of the Baptist church, and Is endeaVorlng 10
| improve the singing OF That congregation.
| Mine vocal music is attractive, and few
| things can draw large q congregation TO q
church more successfully.
| While the papers are filled with descrlp-
tions of the funeral of the great Brooklyn
preacher, words spoken by him during his
brilliant life are occasionally recalled, though
almost forgotten. Nothing is more true than
| the following: at is not work that Kills men,
IL is worry. Work is healthy; you can hard
~ put more upon man than he can bear.
Worry is rust upon the blade. 1t Is not the
revolution that destroys the machinery, but
| the iriction.'
! The public library is receiving members ev-
cry day, and there is now no doubt that q
| splendid library will he established. Let all
whoare interested In the success OF this Wor-
thy enterprise show its benefits to their
! friends and induce them TO help in its eStab'
llishmcnt. Books are the true Jewelers.. They
give TO acl who faithfully use tnem me socle,
ty and the spiritual presence OF the best and
| greatest Of our race. By paying the mcmDer-
ship fee Of one dollar, you become member
Oi tho association and have the use OF the H.
lbrary Tor one wear. There is no possible way
to invest dollar that will yield so much ad-
vantage, and as there are hundreds OF books
that u peISon on ~ cares to read once, IL Is
cheaper TO have them for two weeks each al
1,f lnSs ~ n
any price. 1t you leiSurc-hour food ana
plaasure for three hundred and sixty-hve
days and nights. 1t gives you an education If
yuu are deficient, and helps that which you
have. 1t prevents loating. and raises the
tuSle OF the whole community.
| Mr. w. ]. WarnOck has just recovered from
an attack of mild type Of German measles.
Oldest book in this place. 1t Is copy OF
locke's Analogy, and was published in l733.
We have been led to believe that the al
legged prayer of Athanasius might very ap-
lpropriatey be used by some at the present
time These are the words: "LoId, deliver
my body from the doctors, my soul from the
devil, and my estate from the lawyers.
| In the admirable report of the recent ball al
Abbevilc in the Press and Banner OF last
week, we see that the choir Of one OF the lead.
ing churches was we'll represented.
Prof. and Mrs; J. r Blake are ~, visiting
few days
Mr. H. w. Major wears happy smile and is
more jovial than ever. HIS happiness has
been increased by the advent OF Il baby girl.
Capt. j. \. GOdSey is now making his home
in tins place. He lived here for several years,
and his many friends regretted that he
thought best to leave our growing town.
Rev. w. II. Matthews will formally resign
the paStorate Of the Presbyterian church al
this place on next Sabbath afternoon. Mr.
Matthews has served his congregation very
acceptably for nearly three years. and his
action is sincerely regretted by many.
At recent meeting of the Greenwood
Division OF the Sons OF Temperance, the fol-
lowing officers were installed:
J. II. Leavell, Jr., Worthy Patriarch.
II. w. Major, Worthy associate.
J. +. Duckett, Recording Scribe.
Miss Anne Reynolds, Assistant Recording
Scribe.
A. McD. Singleton, Financial Scribe.
W. G. Strawhorn, Treasurer.
Jno. B. Sample, Conductor.
/ Miss Minnie Reynolds, Assistant Conduc
tor.
B. Frank Reynolds. Inside Sentinel.
]. T. Medlock, Outside Sentinel.
The Division Is growing rapidly, and no
} doubt will be able TO accomplish much In the
cause of temperance.
Nothing is doing more to retard the growth
af this town thah the cXhorbitant price ask cd
for real estate. Many are kept away because
of this alone.
During this fine weather the farmers are
busily preparing for planting, and our streets
, were it not for our loaierS, would be almost
, deserted.
Several representatives Of the Abbeville
, Bar are in town. MAC.